Why Is Time Bandits a Must-Watch for Sean Connery and George Harrison Fans?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the film "Time Bandits," exploring its significance for fans of Sean Connery and George Harrison. Participants share their thoughts on the film's content, its connections to Monty Python, and personal experiences related to watching it. The conversation includes references to specific scenes and the film's production background.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight Sean Connery's role and George Harrison's contribution to the film's music.
  • One participant expresses a preference for "Time Bandits" over "2001: A Space Odyssey," citing its Monty Python connections.
  • Another participant appreciates the film's Robin Hood scene but finds the ending peculiar.
  • A participant mentions having the film on DVD but expresses a lack of enthusiasm for it.
  • Some participants discuss the film's unique ending and speculate on how it could have been improved with a larger budget.
  • There is a clarification about the film's creators, noting that while it involves Monty Python members, it is not classified as a "Monty Python" film.
  • One participant shares a personal anecdote about George Harrison's influence on Michael Palin regarding fame.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of opinions about "Time Bandits," with some praising it as a classic while others are less enthusiastic. There is no consensus on the film's overall quality or its comparison to other films like "2001: A Space Odyssey."

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various scenes and personal experiences without resolving differing opinions on the film's merits or the impact of its ending.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of Sean Connery, George Harrison, Monty Python, and those interested in classic fantasy films may find this discussion engaging.

Evo
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Ok, if you will only watch one part, let it be this one with Sean Connery. George Harrison of the Beatles wrote the music.

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Tyyz3oVck&feature=related

Part 1

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=J4z_xEmPMAw&feature=related

Part 2

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=vArfzFS6BMA&feature=related

Part 3

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=HdTBvcjgBUQ&feature=related

Part 4

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=OagR_6EA2j8&feature=related

Part5

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Tyyz3oVck&feature=related

Part 6
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=OTcRHunTtcg&feature=related

Part 7
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=lJGfk9TlBNY&feature=related

Part 8 (I Love this!)

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=MvaoKrf_OSo&feature=related

Part 9

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=wcDpPhb-51o&feature=related

Part 10

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=nn5e7pn5DNA&feature=related

Part 11

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=9tGFKoYbu3E&feature=related

Part 12

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=PUOzxEZ44pc&feature=related
 
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If you search on youtube, you can watch all of 2001, a space odyssey.
 
Cyrus said:
If you search on youtube, you can watch all of 2001, a space odyssey.
But its not as good as Time Bandits. Time Bandits is Monty Python.
 
Time Bandits is a classic! I loved the Robinhood scene. The only thing is, the ending was a little weird.
 
I have it on DVD, although I didn't like that movie that much.
 
It was free in the paper the other week. I watched it years ago but I might watch it again soon.
 
Evo said:
But its not as good as Time Bandits. Time Bandits is Monty Python.

More precisely, it is written by Michael Palin and directed by Terry Gilliam, both of Monty Python, and with a cameo by Cleese as Robin Hood; but it is not a "Monty Python" film.

The end of this movie has to be one of the most spectacularly original I have ever seen. As Gilliam mentions on the commentary to the DVD, the sudden explosion of your parents, is one of the most exciting fantasies of a ten year old boy; kind of a combination of the worst and best thing in the world.

I often wonder how much better the film could have been if Gilliam was given the budget he wanted.
 
Chi Meson said:
More precisely, it is written by Michael Palin and directed by Terry Gilliam, both of Monty Python, and with a cameo by Cleese as Robin Hood; but it is not a "Monty Python" film.
Yes, but when I just name them people don't automatically know who I am talking about.

Did you know George Harrison did the theme song?
 
Fun fantasy film.

-Three thumbs up -
 
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Evo said:
Yes, but when I just name them people don't automatically know who I am talking about.

Did you know George Harrison did the theme song?

Yeah. "Handmade Films" was George's production company. He was real chummy with Michael Palin. George taught Palin how to deal with being famous in a crowd (right after Life of Brian): "Just ignore them. You'll go crazy otherwise."
 

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